One of the more unusual winners at last night’s Grammys were the 8-Bit Big Band, who picked up the Best Arrangement Instrumental or A Cappella for their Super Mario remix.

Led by arranger and founder Charlie Rosen, the 8-Bit Big Band has rekindled a love of swing with fans of game music. Following a sold-out show in New York City, the band has invited high-energy sax ...

The 8-Bit Big Band rehearses to a classic Super Mario game. (Photos courtesy of The 8-Bit Big Band) A full-size orchestra that plays video game music? Whoever heard of such a thing? For Los Angeles ...

Behind every popular video game is a nostalgic soundtrack, something that the 8-Bit Big Band understands better than anyone. The 8-Bit Big Band jazz-pop ensemble performs music from video game ...

A track from Kirby Super Star has won a Grammy, after popular gaming cover band The 8-Bit Big Band covered it in early 2021. A cover of ‘Meta Knight’s Revenge’ by The 8-Bit Big Band was nominated for ...

2 Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album The 8-Bit Big Band, under the direction of Tony-nominee Charlie Rosen, has released their third full length album, Backwards ...

The 8-Bit Big Band have announced a series of 2025 US headline shows as well as their first ever UK gig. The video game jazz orchestra will be playing a string of shows across North America later this ...